BEEF, BROWN RICE AND FETA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Put the dried mushrooms in 1/2 cup hot water and let stand 20 minutes.
• 2. Saute the onion in the oil slowly for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes and garlic, and let cook gently uncovered about 10 minutes.
• 3. Pepper to taste, then add the dried mushrooms, cut in quarters if large, with any tough stems removed, and the mushroom soaking liquid.
• 4. Cook another 5 minutes.
• 5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 6. Line the bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole with 1 cup of the rice, add the cooked beef, and strew over the top the feta cheese, the olives, and half the sauce.
• 7. Add the remaining rice and the rest of the sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan and bake 20 minutes.